Building Construction - Putting it all Together (May 26, 2025)

Description

Every road that you drive on, every school that you attend, every office that you work in and every hospital that you receive care at was designed and built by the people in the construction industry.

Construction is a team effort with owners, contractors, architects, and subcontractors performing key functions throughout the lifecycle of a project. This workshop delivers a step-by-step review of the project lifecycle, from initiation through close-out, with specific attention to the unique roles and responsibilities of these stakeholders at each phase of the project.

Project Initiation > Design > Tendering > Pre-Construction > Construction > Project Closeout > Owner Occupancy

In the dynamic world of construction, every project is a symphony of collaboration, where stakeholders from various disciplines come together to transform vision into reality. From the initial spark of an idea to the final flourish of completion, each phase demands unique expertise, coordination, and foresight. 

Throughout our workshop, we will explore how different stakeholders, including project owners, architects, contractors, and subcontractors, play pivotal roles in steering projects towards success. By understanding the nuances of their responsibilities at each stage, we can harness the collective power of collaboration to overcome challenges and achieve excellence. 

Join us for an immersive workshop designed to explore the intricacies of construction project management, from initiation to close-out. This workshop will delve into the unique roles and responsibilities of stakeholders at each phase of the project, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for success. 

Building Construction- Putting it all together workshop will help you understand: 

Introduction to the Industry 

• Explore the various sectors within the ICI construction industry. 
• Understanding the roles of project stakeholders throughout the construction process. 
• Familiarization with the distinct stages of construction, spanning from development to design. 

Project Initiation – The Owner’s Perspective 

• Understand the owner’s considerations regarding financial planning. 
• Comprehensive understanding of feasibility studies. 
• Examine the functional programming process. 
• Grasp of fundamental design and engineering principles. 

The Design Process – The Architect’s Role 

• Understand the role of the architect through phases of the design process: 
• Pre-design 
• Schematic design 
• Design development 
• Establish the content and requirements for construction documents 

The Tendering Process – Owner & Contractor Perspectives 

• Explore construction contracts and Canadian tendering law  
• Learn about the competitive tendering process and RFP’s 
• Gain insight into the general contractor’s estimating process  
• Understand how the owner select the winning tender  

Project Delivery Methods 

• Learn about Canadian Construction Document (CCDC) and Canadian Construction Association (CCA) contract delivery types: 
• Stipulated price 
• Design build 
• Construction management 
• Public-Private Partnerships (P3) 
• Subcontracts 

Contract Law  

• Grasp fundamental concepts of legal agreements commonly utilized in construction projects. 
• Explore the key components of contracts. 
• Examine real-world contract examples. 
• Evaluate standard terms and conditions typically found in contracts. 

Pre-construction Phase 

• Gain insight into the distinct roles of the general contractor, architect, owner, and subcontractor in project initiation. 
• Explore the organizational structure of the general contractor company, including the development of a construction execution plan and a social responsibility plan. 
• Understand the architect’s duties regarding the review of agreements, schedules, and meeting organization. 
• Learn about the subcontractor’s procedures for project initiation, such as subcontract and scope of work reviews, insurance and bond acquisition, and the organization of labor, equipment, and materials. 

Construction Phase 

• Gain insights into the general contractor’s role during this phase, encompassing all processes necessary for project execution. This includes mobilization, subcontractor management, change and delay management, claims, payment procedures, submittals, project deliverables, meetings, testing and inspection, schedule monitoring, and more. 
• Explore the architect’s responsibilities as the contract administrator during this phase. This involves managing changes, submittals, general reviews, deficiencies, and other pertinent tasks. 
• Discover the owner’s involvement in collaborating with the general contractor, including aspects such as payment processing, meeting attendance, management of cash allowances and changes, and other related responsibilities. 
• Learn about the subcontractor’s activities during mobilization, schedule management, labor and materials coordination, equipment management, payment processes, change management, quality control, addressing deficiencies, and more. 

Post Construction 

• Understand the general Contractor’s procedures for closing out subcontractors, owners, and internal operations, as well as managing final commissioning and the warranty period. 
• Explore how the architect oversees takeover procedures, commissioning, and the warranty period on behalf of the owner. 
• Gain insight into the owner’s management of staff, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE), final payments, participation in the warranty period, and development of an operational readiness plan. 
• Learn about the subcontractor’s process for closing out sub-subcontractors and suppliers, reconciling financials with the general contractor, and addressing warranty issues.

 Manual:

Exclusive to this workshop is a comprehensive 390+ page manual that is used as a reference and guide throughout the sessions. The manual is based on the accumulated knowledge and experience gathered over 40 years in the construction industry. It is a valuable and effective tool that will be your construction knowledge go-to.

Who Should Attend:

• Subcontractors
• General Contractors
• Project Managers/coordinators
• Superintendents
• Foremen
• Engineers
• Owners
• Municipalities
• Procurement Professionals
• Operations And Administration Personnel In The Construction Industry

This workshop is also extremely valuable to those who are new to the country and pursuing a career in construction as well as those who may be newly transitioning into the construction industry.

Virtual Classroom Sessions: 4 sessions of 3.5 hours each

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A laptop or desktop computer to access the workshop and participate in the exercises. The computer must have a microphone and speaker capability to participate.  It is highly suggested to use headphones plugged into the computer so that the audio connection with the workshop is clear and background noise is kept to a minimum. A camera is not required.

All participants will be required to download this link: Windows: www.adobe.com/go/ConnectShell11 OR for Mac: http://www.adobe.com/go/ConnectSetupMac. Please note: if you have previously downloaded Adobe Connect, please use this link to download the updated version. This link will also be provided in the “welcome” email sent to all participants.

This course is worth 4 Gold Seal credits 

INSTRUCTOR:

Lee Kelly, M.A.A.T.O., P.GSC, Constructing Minds Inc. | President

Lee knows construction because she has built it. With over 30 years of construction management/General Contracting experience under her belt, she has extensive knowledge of construction practices, processes, and procedures in all contract delivery formats. Lee is a long-serving member of the National Gold Seal Committee, and the winner of the Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) “Chancellor’s Award of Excellence.” Her enthusiasm for training makes her a highly informative, interactive, motivated, and sought-after trainer.